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On the Saturday, Luther set out for Mansfeld to mediate a dispute between Count Albert and Count Gebhard. Most likely his last sermon was preached on Monday, February 15, not on February 14, to a large crowd which gathered from all over the countryside to hear him. On the day afterward while confined to his … Continue reading The Last Sermon of Martin Luther, Preached in Eisleben, Matthew 11:25-30, February 15, 1546
“Do not be afraid,” He says. “From now on you will catch men” [Luke 5:10]. [Jesus] not only gives poor, frightened Peter consolation with these kind words, with which He grants him His grace and gives him absolution, but He also continues to strengthen this consolation with a great promise. He promises that He will … Continue reading Martin Luther on the Gospel for the Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
Martin Luther (1529) by Lucas Cranach the Elder Matthew 5:12 – Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven. “These are really sweet and comforting words. They should gladden and encourage our hearts against all kinds of persecution. … For I hear my Lord Christ telling me that He is truly delighted, … Continue reading Martin Luther on the Sermon on the Mount